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Government donates money to veteran charities

Multiple charity organisations, such as the one being run by the Independent’s Homeless Veterans, the ABF the Soldiers’ Charity as well as Armed Forces Community is the Armed Services Advice Project, are receiving donations from the government to keep their operations running. The funds are being used to help vulnerable veterans, such as the homeless, obtain housing or acquire basic needs.

This additional £250,000 being donated now brings the total contributions to over 1.25m. This additional amount, when combined with the other services already offered by the charities, will go a long way towards ensuring that veterans have the support they need.

The government Ministry of Defence was key in providing this donation to the charities. The aim is to support veterans across the UK. Sadly, many of the people struggling are the best of the best that the UK can offer. They have served the nation for many years. Each of these individuals should get the assistance they need when they are under exceptional financial pressure, and the Independent’s Homeless Veterans is working to make that happen.

Charities that are benefiting from government donations

There are several across the UK that may receive some of the donations. However, most of the money is going to organisations such as ABF Soldiers’ Charity as well as Veterans Aid. While each of these groups provides different types of support, there may be everything from food to transportation for medical needs to cash grants provided for living expenses.

In total, there are tens of thousands of veterans who call on one of these organisations each year. The demand for both financial aid and advice is still very high. While the £250,000 donation in itself is only a drop in the bucket of what is needed, every contribution will help.

Veterans Aid is always looking for more funds so they can help people that are struggling. In fact, the most recent government donation of £250,000 can’t come at a better time for this group. They work daily on helping veterans of all ages. They help that are both facing an emergency and that also need long term advice. So the government money will be used to assist ex-service people with crisis and stability.

Homeless veteran swill also benefit from the government money. In particular, ABF the Soldiers’ Charity is a national organisation that helps veterans with housing challenges. The money will allow them to help a few more clients that are in rent arrears. Or those veterans that are homeless now can run ABF for assistance in moving into a hostel or permanent home.

While the government is donating, anyone else can contribute if they want. Contact one of the organisations above to learn how to contribute. Or, veterans that are struggling can learn more about the grants from charities. As there are several that help ex-service members as well as their families.


Jon McNamara

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